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"We need to get home," I thought to myself sitting in a hotel room, Thursday evening in Chicago. While at a conference with some leaders from church, we were monitoring the track of Matthew and had the nudge from the Spirit we needed to get home quick. If you remember, the forecast was for Matthew to make an immediate right turn when it ventured close to the Wilmington area, however the Lord was nudging us to seek an earlier flight on Saturday, despite the forecast.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that were affected by Hurricane Matthew that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in the regional, State and county offices along the East Coast are ready to help.

No Aventon News this week, just thoughts.
Old habits die hard! That statement slapped me in the face this morning. When I got out of bed, I found myself turning the oven on to take the chill off my new house. Man, it was cold and I needed a sweater and socks to watch the news. Hot cup of coffee in hand and sitting under the afghan, it hit me. JoJo, all you need to do is flip the switch for heat.

NASHVILLE - Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shelton Jefferies presented a "boots on the ground" approach to help enhance the level of student and staff achievement in schools throughout the district.
Jefferies presented the internal review process to the Board of Education on Monday night at the board's work session. Jefferies said the process was something new that was recently instituted in the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System.

Due to Hurricane Matthew, the first Nash County Addiction Awareness Rally will be moved to October 15.
Heather Moore, who is the founder of local organization The Anchor Holds, said after keeping an eye on the storm, she decided to move the event back a week.
Hurricane Matthew has caused many cities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to evacuate and many airports are rearranging flight schedules as well. Several of the speakers planned for the event were coming from out of state.

Thousands of people visited Spring Hope this weekend to check out the 45th annual Spring Hope Pumpkin Festival.
The weather was perfect for this year's event, which included more entertainment and a slightly different route for the festival's parade.
The Liquid Pleasure Band entertained festival goers on Friday night, with their Super Show. Entertainment continued on Saturday with various acts throughout the day.

NASHVILLE - Nashville's Town Council denied a request made by planning staff to allow developers the option to make a payment to the town in lieu of constructing sidewalk.
A public hearing was held on the request last Wednesday night at the board's agenda meeting. Though no public comments were received on the request, several council members expressed concern over the request.

RED OAK -- The town board of Red Oak entertained several visitors at its regular monthly meeting on Monday.
Philip Boistard presented concerns he has related to events held on his neighbor's property. "I'm just concerned about this thing getting out of control," he said. Boistard is referring to the obstacle course competitions held on Mike Cook's property twice a year. Cook has appeared on American Ninja Warrior and has built obstacle courses like those featured on the show in his backyard.